Iodine-mediated reversible-deactivation radical polymerization: a powerful strategy for polymer synthesis

In this review, the recent progress in iodine-mediated reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) is highlighted.

Hexamethylphosphoramide as a highly reactive catalyst for the reversible-deactivation radical polymerization of MMA with an in situ formed alkyl iodide initiator

A novel and highly efficient organic catalyst for the reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) of methyl methacrylate with anin situformed alkyl iodide initiator.

PMDETA as an efficient catalyst for bulk reversible complexation mediated polymerization (RCMP) in the absence of additional metal salts and deoxygenation

PMDETA was used as a commercial and efficient catalyst for reversible complexation mediated polymerization (RCMP) without deoxygenation in bulk, which could potentially allow the more facile preparation, post-treatment and storage.

Facile iron(iii)-mediated ATRP of MMA with phosphorus-containing ligands in the absence of any additional initiators

Fe(iii)-mediated ATRP using phosphorus reagents was studied without any additional initiator and reducing agent. The polymerization was demonstrated as reverse ATRP, in which phosphorus reagents acted as both ligand and thermal radical initiator.